The Somerton Police Department has announced the arrests of three 17-year-old males and a 16-year-old male in connection to a drive-by shooting near the 1300 block of Avenida Serenidad. Police say the shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on December 7, 2024. SPD says multiple rounds struck an occupied resident although no injuries were reported. All … Read more
The Yuma Police Department has identified the victim in the fatal stabbing in the 2300 block of S Avenue B as 37-year-old Justin Arviso. Officers responded to the scene around 11:02 p.m. on October 6, 2024 for a report of a male victim who had been stabbed. Police say Arviso was transported to Yuma Regional … Read more
The Yuma Police Department has arrested a 14-year-old student for having a machete at school. YPD reports that the School Resource Officer was informed that a student had a machete at Yuma High School at 400 South 6th Avenue around 7:30 a.m. on October 1, 2024. Four students ran from the cafeteria bathroom before being … Read more
The Yuma Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting on Friday evening. YPD reports that its officers responded to the 3000 block of South Ragen Drive for a physical domestic disturbance around 6:32 p.m. on September 20, 2024. A 34-year-old male suspect reportedly left with a juvenile and barricaded inside a home in the … Read more
The Yuma Police Department has announced the arrest of 26-year-old Ricardo Zavala Esparza who is accused of having sexual conduct with a minor. YPD reports that it received a report of a sex offense involving Esparza and a 13-year-old on August 25, 2024. YPD says officers learned that Esparza and the minor had met earlier … Read more
The Yuma Police Department has announced the arrest of 33-year-old Kacee Figueroa. YPD reports that it received a report of a sex offense within the city limits of Yuma on August 29, 2024. YPD alleges that the investigation determined a 14-year-old male had videos of an adult female who was in a partial state of … Read more
The Yuma Police Department is currently investigating after a vehicle was shot by a BB or pellet gun. YPD reports that its officers responded to the area of 16th Street and 5th Avenue for a report of someone in a vehicle displaying a rifle and chasing another vehicle. Officers responded to the call around 5:01 … Read more
Update – The Yuma Police Department has provided an update on the case involving Ismael Perez Jr.. YPD reports that it received information about multiple reports of female employees who work at Yuma Regional Medical Center. The women reportedly received unsolicited sexually explicit text messages from multiple unrecognized numbers and social media accounts. YPD says information … Read more
A five-month-old child was hospitalized. Now, a man has been arrested for child abuse in connection to the child’s injuries. The Yuma Police Department reports that the Arizona Department of Child Safety notified YPD that the child was flown to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for treatment of head injuries on May 21, 2024. YPD detectives worked … Read more